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Need a little living room inspiration? From vibrant colourful rooms to muted earthier schemes, we have pulled together a selection of our favourite living room designs from members of The List into one easy to view gallery…

Bridget Reading ID remodeled a large area of this barn to create a relaxed living room. The B & B Italia over-sized sofa sets up a tonal colour palette, which is incorporated into the hi-gloss & matte spray painted joinery.

The brief for this project was to design an integrated space so that the family could occupy traditionally formal rooms in an informal manner. Flora Soames achieved this by choosing a bold scheme inspired by the clients' artwork.

Hen & Crask love to mix textures, materials, furniture of all ages and different types of art to create unique and homely interiors. This living room is Director Rachel Richmond's own, which she succinctly describes as 'comfortable without looking contrived'.

Taking inspiration from the rich character of the Covent Garden Piazza, The Palladio apartments, designed by winner of the House & Garden Pineapple Award for excellent hotel design Martin Brudnizki, embody the very idea of curated luxury.

Studio 29 Architects chose a simple and elegant palette of materials, including walnut parquet flooring, ivory marmorino plaster, basaltina stone and slate, to form a neutral background for the many modern pieces and the clients' extensive book collection.

Studio Morton was asked to create a colourful, bohemian-chic home for a growing family. Inspiration came from the hippy trail: Morrocan tiles, Indian prints, Thai beach huts, Uzbeki stencils, Turkish kilim rugs and hand-carved furniture. These influences came together to create this modern, inviting family living space.

Hotspur Design were involved in every aspect of the refurbishment of this important listed Georgian townhouse, which entailed designing handmade carpets and murals, gilded carved pelmets and antique-inspired furniture.

This beautiful light-filled living room was created by Hilary J White Interior Design. A neutral colour palette was used in this modern space to complement the clients large over-scaled mirror, which sets the tone as you enter the room.

In this project by Annabelle Holland Design, the existing Orangery required updating in order to become a sophisticated and relaxed room. The colour scheme was brought up to date with modern sofas, Barcelona chairs and brass candle wall sconces. Reclaimed floor boards, a rustic chest coffee table and industrial pendant lights were added to create a relaxed feel to the space.

In this glorious living room, Beata Heuman used mirrors to reflect light and create an illusion of space. A pair of bronze-framed mirrors, hung opposite one another above the doors increases the sense of ceiling height.

Beata Heuman feature as one of House & Garden's 100 Leading Interior Designers

Designer Rabih Hage kept to a neutral palette in the first-floor drawing room of this West London house. We love the tall spun floor lamp by Anton Alvarez, standing beside a baby grand piano, it adds a pop of colour in this otherwise serene setting.

Rabih Hage feature as one of House & Garden's 100 Leading Interior Designers

In this project, Hollie Bowden used an understated and luxurious scheme in keeping with the tranquil surroundings. A combination of locally sourced natural materials have been used to create an earthy, sumptuous and zen domain.

Greens, oranges and neutral tones were used by Juliette Byrne to keep the house light, airy and to create a flow between the outdoor and indoor space. The client's antique furniture is used harmoniously alongside bespoke, handmade furniture.

Juliette Byrne feature as one of House & Garden's 100 Leading Interior Designers

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This Georgian townhouse has been fully restored and taken back to its roots; relaying antique floors, reproducing cornicing, changing doors and installing historically appropriate chimneypieces and light fittings. The drawing room features Jamb's Palladian chimneypiece.

Veere Grenney Associates designed the complete refurbishment and decoration of this early nineteenth century regency townhouse in west London. Every aspect of the house was restored incorporating central heating, air conditioning and a Lutron lighting system. Throughout, the original stone staircase and hall were restored and all other areas were finished with oak hardwood floors.

In this bright living room designed by Harding & Co. the eclectic layering of antique, modern and bespoke pieces create a warm and elegant space, which is rich in atmosphere and feels wholeheartedly connected to the building.